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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 825.78 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 825.78 and 208.52 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 825.78 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/825.78 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 825.78 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 172,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,191.65/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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