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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 836.74 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 836.74 and 211.18 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 836.74 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/836.74 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 836.74 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 176,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,702.75/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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