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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 835.11 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 835.11 and 268.11 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 835.11 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/835.11 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 835.11 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 223,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,901.34/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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