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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.56, 827.40 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.56, 827.40 and 204.94 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.56 : 827.40 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.56/827.40 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.56x = 827.40 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.56x = 169,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,567.36/551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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