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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.42, 836.17 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.42, 836.17 and 210.74 is: 316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.42 : 836.17 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.42/836.17 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.42x = 836.17 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.42x = 176,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,214.47/557.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.13

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