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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 828.52 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 828.52 and 205.60 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 828.52 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/828.52 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 828.52 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 170,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,341.90/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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