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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 836.10 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 836.10 and 268.76 is: 403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 836.10 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/836.10 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 836.10 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 224,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,710.24/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.15

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