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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 827.57 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 827.57 and 243.42 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 827.57 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/827.57 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 827.57 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 201,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,445.87/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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