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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.63, 828.94 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.63, 828.94 and 210.63 is: 315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.63 : 828.94 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.63/828.94 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.63x = 828.94 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.63x = 174,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,599.63/552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.94

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