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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 828.90 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 828.90 and 206.01 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 828.90 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/828.90 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 828.90 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 170,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,761.69/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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