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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 829.32 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 829.32 and 206.32 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 829.32 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/829.32 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 829.32 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 171,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,105.30/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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