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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.09, 826.57 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.09, 826.57 and 204.36 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.09 : 826.57 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.09/826.57 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.09x = 826.57 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.09x = 168,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,915.00/551.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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