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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 828.12 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 828.12 and 205.64 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 828.12 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/828.12 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 828.12 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 170,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,294.33/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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