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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 827.11 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 827.11 and 243.79 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 827.11 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/827.11 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 827.11 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 201,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,641.15/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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