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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.11, 826.68 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.11, 826.68 and 204.53 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.11 : 826.68 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.11/826.68 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.11x = 826.68 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.11x = 169,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,076.73/551.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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