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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 827.42 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 827.42 and 204.90 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 827.42 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/827.42 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 827.42 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 169,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,538.36/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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