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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.47, 827.23 and 243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.47, 827.23 and 243.17 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.47 : 827.23 = 243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.47/827.23 = 243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.47x = 827.23 × 243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.47x = 201,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,157.52/551.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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