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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 826.04 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 826.04 and 204.11 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 826.04 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/826.04 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 826.04 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 168,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,604.07/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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