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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 830.40 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 830.40 and 211.52 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 830.40 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/830.40 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 830.40 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 175,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,646.21/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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