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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.24, 835.38 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.24, 835.38 and 268.28 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.24 : 835.38 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.24/835.38 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.24x = 835.38 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.24x = 224,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,115.75/557.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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