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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.67, 830.47 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.67, 830.47 and 206.87 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.67 : 830.47 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.67/830.47 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.67x = 830.47 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.67x = 171,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,799.33/553.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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