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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 835.43 and 268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 835.43 and 268.59 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 835.43 = 268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/835.43 = 268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 835.43 × 268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 224,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,391.44/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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