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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 825.72 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 825.72 and 208.56 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 825.72 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/825.72 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 825.72 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 172,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,212.16/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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