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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 827.06 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 827.06 and 204.62 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 827.06 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/827.06 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 827.06 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 169,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,233.01/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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