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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.42, 826.41 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.42, 826.41 and 204.44 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.42 : 826.41 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.42/826.41 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.42x = 826.41 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.42x = 168,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,947.89/551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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