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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 834.03 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 834.03 and 209.27 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 834.03 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/834.03 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 834.03 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 174,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,537.46/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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