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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.17, 836.06 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.17, 836.06 and 268.61 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.17 : 836.06 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.17/836.06 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.17x = 836.06 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.17x = 224,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,568.55/557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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