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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 836.60 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 836.60 and 269.01 is: 403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 836.60 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/836.60 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 836.60 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 225,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,052.42/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.78

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