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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.63, 834.95 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.63, 834.95 and 209.92 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.63 : 834.95 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.63/834.95 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.63x = 834.95 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.63x = 175,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,272.70/556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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