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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.19, 826.82 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.19, 826.82 and 243.06 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.19 : 826.82 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.19/826.82 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.19x = 826.82 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.19x = 200,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,966.87/551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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