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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.27, 828.31 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.27, 828.31 and 205.52 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.27 : 828.31 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.27/828.31 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.27x = 828.31 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.27x = 170,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,235.83/552.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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