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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.90, 835.73 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.90, 835.73 and 210.51 is: 315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.90 : 835.73 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.90/835.73 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.90x = 835.73 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.90x = 175,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,929.52/556.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.91

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