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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.17, 828.27 and 205.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.17, 828.27 and 205.59 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.17 : 828.27 = 205.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.17/828.27 = 205.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.17x = 828.27 × 205.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.17x = 170,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,284.03/552.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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