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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 836.28 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 836.28 and 268.86 is: 403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 836.28 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/836.28 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 836.28 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 224,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,842.24/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.33

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