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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.20, 829.94 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.20, 829.94 and 206.54 is: 309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.20 : 829.94 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.20/829.94 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.20x = 829.94 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.20x = 171,410.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,410.63/553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.85

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