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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.83, 835.16 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.83, 835.16 and 210.04 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.83 : 835.16 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.83/835.16 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.83x = 835.16 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.83x = 175,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,417.01/556.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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