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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 828.80 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 828.80 and 205.76 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 828.80 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/828.80 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 828.80 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 170,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,533.89/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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