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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.06, 829.65 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.06, 829.65 and 211.06 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.06 : 829.65 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.06/829.65 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.06x = 829.65 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.06x = 175,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,105.93/553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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