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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 834.23 and 209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 834.23 and 209.51 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 834.23 = 209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/834.23 = 209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 834.23 × 209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 174,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,779.53/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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