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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.18, 826.40 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.18, 826.40 and 204.32 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.18 : 826.40 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.18/826.40 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.18x = 826.40 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.18x = 168,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,850.05/551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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