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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 827.37 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 827.37 and 204.87 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 827.37 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/827.37 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 827.37 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 169,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,503.29/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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