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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 835.47 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 835.47 and 210.46 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 835.47 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/835.47 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 835.47 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 175,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,833.02/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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