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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.72, 828.84 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.72, 828.84 and 205.92 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.72 : 828.84 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.72/828.84 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.72x = 828.84 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.72x = 170,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,674.73/552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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