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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.05, 828.40 and 205.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.05, 828.40 and 205.63 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.05 : 828.40 = 205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.05/828.40 = 205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.05x = 828.40 × 205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.05x = 170,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,343.89/552.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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