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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 836.24 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 836.24 and 210.94 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 836.24 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/836.24 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 836.24 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 176,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,396.47/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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