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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.71, 830.66 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.71, 830.66 and 207.17 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.71 : 830.66 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.71/830.66 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.71x = 830.66 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.71x = 172,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,082.64/553.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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