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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 826.70 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 826.70 and 209.16 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 826.70 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/826.70 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 826.70 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 172,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,912.57/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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