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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 827.56 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 827.56 and 205.02 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 827.56 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/827.56 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 827.56 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 169,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,667.91/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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