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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.42, 829.59 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.42, 829.59 and 206.66 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.42 : 829.59 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.42/829.59 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.42x = 829.59 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.42x = 171,438.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,438.92/553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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