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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.49, 834.92 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.49, 834.92 and 209.92 is: 314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.49 : 834.92 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.49/834.92 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.49x = 834.92 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.49x = 175,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,266.41/556.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.95

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