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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.37, 828.10 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.37, 828.10 and 205.48 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.37 : 828.10 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.37/828.10 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.37x = 828.10 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.37x = 170,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,157.99/552.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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