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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.75, 827.85 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.75, 827.85 and 243.74 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.75 : 827.85 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.75/827.85 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.75x = 827.85 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.75x = 201,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,783.14/551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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