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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.18, 828.44 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.18, 828.44 and 205.62 is: 308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.18 : 828.44 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.18/828.44 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.18x = 828.44 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.18x = 170,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,343.83/552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.49

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