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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.61, 828.92 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.61, 828.92 and 206.03 is: 309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.61 : 828.92 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.61/828.92 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.61x = 828.92 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.61x = 170,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,784.46/552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.05

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