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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 827.05 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 827.05 and 204.78 is: 307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 827.05 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/827.05 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 827.05 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 169,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,363.30/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.17

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