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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.22, 834.50 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.22, 834.50 and 209.58 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.22 : 834.50 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.22/834.50 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.22x = 834.50 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.22x = 174,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,894.51/556.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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