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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 826.44 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 826.44 and 204.28 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 826.44 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/826.44 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 826.44 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 168,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,825.16/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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