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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 826.53 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 826.53 and 204.46 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 826.53 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/826.53 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 826.53 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 168,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,989.49/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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