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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.58, 836.24 and 210.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.58, 836.24 and 210.95 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.58 : 836.24 = 210.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.58/836.24 = 210.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.58x = 836.24 × 210.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.58x = 176,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,407.45/557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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