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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.93, 828.79 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.93, 828.79 and 206.25 is: 309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.93 : 828.79 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.93/828.79 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.93x = 828.79 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.93x = 170,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,937.94/552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.15

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