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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.02, 834.06 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.02, 834.06 and 209.27 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.02 : 834.06 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.02/834.06 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.02x = 834.06 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.02x = 174,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,543.74/556.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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