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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.11, 828.26 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.11, 828.26 and 205.43 is: 308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.11 : 828.26 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.11/828.26 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.11x = 828.26 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.11x = 170,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,144.28/552.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.17

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