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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.44, 830.25 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.44, 830.25 and 206.82 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.44 : 830.25 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.44/830.25 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.44x = 830.25 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.44x = 171,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,712.31/553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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