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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.14, 835.73 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.14, 835.73 and 210.44 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.14 : 835.73 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.14/835.73 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.14x = 835.73 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.14x = 175,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,871.02/557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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