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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 826.54 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 826.54 and 209 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 826.54 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/826.54 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 826.54 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 172,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,746.86/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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