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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.72, 827.64 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.72, 827.64 and 243.57 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.72 : 827.64 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.72/827.64 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.72x = 827.64 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.72x = 201,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,588.27/551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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