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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.74, 830.04 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.74, 830.04 and 206.76 is: 309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.74 : 830.04 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.74/830.04 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.74x = 830.04 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.74x = 171,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,619.07/553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.93

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