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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.87, 829.21 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.87, 829.21 and 206.37 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.87 : 829.21 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.87/829.21 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.87x = 829.21 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.87x = 171,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,118.89/552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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