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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.08, 828.76 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.08, 828.76 and 206.32 is: 309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.08 : 828.76 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.08/828.76 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.08x = 828.76 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.08x = 170,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,989.70/553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.16

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