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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.11, 833.90 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.11, 833.90 and 209.17 is: 313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.11 : 833.90 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.11/833.90 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.11x = 833.90 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.11x = 174,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,425.82/556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.66

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