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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.80, 835.48 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.80, 835.48 and 268.62 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.80 : 835.48 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.80/835.48 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.80x = 835.48 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.80x = 224,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,426.64/557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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