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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.42, 834.83 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.42, 834.83 and 209.86 is: 314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.42 : 834.83 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.42/834.83 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.42x = 834.83 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.42x = 175,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,195.07/556.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.86

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