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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.65, 826.59 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.65, 826.59 and 204.50 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.65 : 826.59 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.65/826.59 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.65x = 826.59 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.65x = 169,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,037.66/551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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