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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.07, 836.04 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.07, 836.04 and 210.51 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.07 : 836.04 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.07/836.04 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.07x = 836.04 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.07x = 175,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,994.78/557.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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