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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 829.16 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 829.16 and 205.98 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 829.16 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/829.16 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 829.16 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 170,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,790.38/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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