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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.58, 837.99 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.58, 837.99 and 269.22 is: 404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.58 : 837.99 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.58/837.99 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.58x = 837.99 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.58x = 225,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,603.67/557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.61

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