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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 831.03 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 831.03 and 207.27 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 831.03 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/831.03 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 831.03 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 172,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,246.81/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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