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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.64, 835.10 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.64, 835.10 and 209.99 is: 315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.64 : 835.10 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.64/835.10 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.64x = 835.10 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.64x = 175,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,362.65/556.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.04

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