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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.20, 835.68 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.20, 835.68 and 268.48 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.20 : 835.68 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.20/835.68 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.20x = 835.68 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.20x = 224,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,363.37/557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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