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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.84, 827.18 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.84, 827.18 and 243.42 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.84 : 827.18 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.84/827.18 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.84x = 827.18 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.84x = 201,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,352.16/551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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