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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.15, 828.84 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.15, 828.84 and 206.01 is: 308.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.15 : 828.84 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.15/828.84 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.15x = 828.84 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.15x = 170,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,749.33/553.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.69

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