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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.35, 834.72 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.35, 834.72 and 209.78 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.35 : 834.72 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.35/834.72 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.35x = 834.72 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.35x = 175,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,111.46/556.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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