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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 826.52 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 826.52 and 204.40 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 826.52 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/826.52 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 826.52 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 168,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,940.69/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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