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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 835.68 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 835.68 and 268.76 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 835.68 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/835.68 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 835.68 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 224,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,597.36/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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