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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.93, 834.61 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.93, 834.61 and 209.89 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.93 : 834.61 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.93/834.61 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.93x = 834.61 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.93x = 175,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,176.29/556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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