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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.08, 826.99 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.08, 826.99 and 204.43 is: 306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.08 : 826.99 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.08/826.99 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.08x = 826.99 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.08x = 169,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,061.69/551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.78

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