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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 835.79 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 835.79 and 210.69 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 835.79 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/835.79 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 835.79 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 176,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,091.54/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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