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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 836.30 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 836.30 and 268.84 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 836.30 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/836.30 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 836.30 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 224,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,830.89/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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