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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 827.82 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 827.82 and 205.38 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 827.82 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/827.82 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 827.82 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 170,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,017.67/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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