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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.19, 826.71 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.19, 826.71 and 204.48 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.19 : 826.71 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.19/826.71 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.19x = 826.71 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.19x = 169,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,044.89/551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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