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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 827.96 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 827.96 and 205.34 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 827.96 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/827.96 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 827.96 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 170,008.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,008.14/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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