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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 834 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 834 and 209.32 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 834 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/834 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 834 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 174,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,572.88/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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