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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.36, 833.94 and 209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.36, 833.94 and 209.47 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.36 : 833.94 = 209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.36/833.94 = 209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.36x = 833.94 × 209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.36x = 174,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,685.41/556.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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