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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 836.71 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 836.71 and 211.22 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 836.71 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/836.71 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 836.71 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 176,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,725.70/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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