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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 836 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 836 and 268.67 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 836 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/836 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 836 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 224,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,608.12/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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