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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.11, 829.70 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.11, 829.70 and 206.44 is: 309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.11 : 829.70 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.11/829.70 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.11x = 829.70 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.11x = 171,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,281.71/553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.67

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