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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.21, 826.07 and 242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.21, 826.07 and 242.69 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.21 : 826.07 = 242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.21/826.07 = 242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.21x = 826.07 × 242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.21x = 200,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,473.58/551.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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