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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.83, 836.38 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.83, 836.38 and 211.15 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.83 : 836.38 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.83/836.38 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.83x = 836.38 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.83x = 176,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,601.64/557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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