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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 836.28 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 836.28 and 268.92 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 836.28 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/836.28 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 836.28 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 224,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,892.42/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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