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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.63, 834.79 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.63, 834.79 and 210.15 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.63 : 834.79 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.63/834.79 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.63x = 834.79 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.63x = 175,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,431.12/556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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