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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.63, 826.27 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.63, 826.27 and 204.21 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.63 : 826.27 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.63/826.27 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.63x = 826.27 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.63x = 168,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,732.09/550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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