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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.47, 829.17 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.47, 829.17 and 206.58 is: 309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.47 : 829.17 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.47/829.17 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.47x = 829.17 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.47x = 171,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,293.05/553.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.49

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