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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.97, 837.06 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.97, 837.06 and 211.41 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.97 : 837.06 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.97/837.06 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.97x = 837.06 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.97x = 176,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,962.85/557.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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