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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 827.93 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 827.93 and 205.27 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 827.93 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/827.93 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 827.93 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 169,951.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,951.77/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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