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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 835.81 and 210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 835.81 and 210.47 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 835.81 = 210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/835.81 = 210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 835.81 × 210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 175,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,908.23/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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