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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.14, 835.85 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.14, 835.85 and 210.48 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.14 : 835.85 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.14/835.85 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.14x = 835.85 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.14x = 175,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,929.71/557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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