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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.63, 836.46 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.63, 836.46 and 210.93 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.63 : 836.46 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.63/836.46 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.63x = 836.46 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.63x = 176,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,434.51/557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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