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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 828.20 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 828.20 and 205.56 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 828.20 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/828.20 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 828.20 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 170,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,244.79/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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