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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.16, 826.52 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.16, 826.52 and 242.90 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.16 : 826.52 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.16/826.52 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.16x = 826.52 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.16x = 200,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,761.71/551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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