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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 835.59 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 835.59 and 268.32 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 835.59 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/835.59 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 835.59 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 224,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,205.51/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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