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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.48, 835.01 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.48, 835.01 and 268.31 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.48 : 835.01 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.48/835.01 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.48x = 835.01 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.48x = 224,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,043.29/557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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