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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.41, 827.14 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.41, 827.14 and 243.19 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.41 : 827.14 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.41/827.14 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.41x = 827.14 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.41x = 201,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,150.96/551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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