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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.96, 835.68 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.96, 835.68 and 268.32 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.96 : 835.68 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.96/835.68 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.96x = 835.68 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.96x = 224,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,229.66/556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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