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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 827.37 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 827.37 and 243.18 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 827.37 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/827.37 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 827.37 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 201,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,199.84/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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