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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.76, 829.56 and 206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.76, 829.56 and 206.35 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.76 : 829.56 = 206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.76/829.56 = 206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.76x = 829.56 × 206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.76x = 171,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,178.41/552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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