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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 838.18 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 838.18 and 269.34 is: 404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 838.18 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/838.18 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 838.18 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 225,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,755.40/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.80

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