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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 828.99 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 828.99 and 206.10 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 828.99 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/828.99 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 828.99 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 170,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,854.84/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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