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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 828.96 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 828.96 and 206.04 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 828.96 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/828.96 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 828.96 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 170,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,794.84/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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