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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 829.16 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 829.16 and 206.09 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 829.16 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/829.16 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 829.16 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 170,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,876.41/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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