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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.52, 835.08 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.52, 835.08 and 210.09 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.52 : 835.08 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.52/835.08 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.52x = 835.08 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.52x = 175,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,441.96/556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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