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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.15, 827.34 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.15, 827.34 and 205.01 is: 307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.15 : 827.34 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.15/827.34 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.15x = 827.34 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.15x = 169,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,608.84/552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.18

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