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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.35, 835.07 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.35, 835.07 and 210.03 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.35 : 835.07 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.35/835.07 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.35x = 835.07 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.35x = 175,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,388.70/556.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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