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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.11, 826.76 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.11, 826.76 and 204.45 is: 306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.11 : 826.76 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.11/826.76 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.11x = 826.76 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.11x = 169,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,025.93/551.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.70

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