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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.09, 835.64 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.09, 835.64 and 210.45 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.09 : 835.64 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.09/835.64 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.09x = 835.64 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.09x = 175,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,860.44/557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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