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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.54, 830.34 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.54, 830.34 and 206.96 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.54 : 830.34 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.54/830.34 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.54x = 830.34 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.54x = 171,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,848.47/553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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