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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.11, 833.57 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.11, 833.57 and 209.22 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.11 : 833.57 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.11/833.57 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.11x = 833.57 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.11x = 174,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,399.52/556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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