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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.64, 835.04 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.64, 835.04 and 210.11 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.64 : 835.04 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.64/835.04 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.64x = 835.04 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.64x = 175,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,446.60/556.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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