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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.04, 835.48 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.04, 835.48 and 215.04 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.04 : 835.48 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.04/835.48 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.04x = 835.48 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.04x = 179,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,661.62/557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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