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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.45, 827.51 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.45, 827.51 and 243.32 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.45 : 827.51 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.45/827.51 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.45x = 827.51 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.45x = 201,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,344.38/551.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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