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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.62, 826.80 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.62, 826.80 and 243.01 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.62 : 826.80 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.62/826.80 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.62x = 826.80 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.62x = 200,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,920.67/551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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