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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.74, 830.48 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.74, 830.48 and 207.11 is: 310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.74 : 830.48 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.74/830.48 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.74x = 830.48 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.74x = 171,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,995.52/553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.61

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