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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.08, 835.66 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.08, 835.66 and 210.35 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.08 : 835.66 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.08/835.66 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.08x = 835.66 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.08x = 175,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,782.55/557.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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