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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.13, 827.07 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.13, 827.07 and 209.13 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.13 : 827.07 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.13/827.07 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.13x = 827.07 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.13x = 172,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,960.49/551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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