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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.03, 829.92 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.03, 829.92 and 206.63 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.03 : 829.92 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.03/829.92 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.03x = 829.92 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.03x = 171,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,488.44/553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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