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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.84, 836.40 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.84, 836.40 and 269.12 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.84 : 836.40 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.84/836.40 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.84x = 836.40 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.84x = 225,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,091.97/557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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