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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.01, 834.20 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.01, 834.20 and 209.54 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.01 : 834.20 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.01/834.20 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.01x = 834.20 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.01x = 174,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,795.40/556.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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