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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.90, 837.04 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.90, 837.04 and 269.14 is: 403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.90 : 837.04 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.90/837.04 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.90x = 837.04 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.90x = 225,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,280.95/557.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.80

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