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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.87, 828.02 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.87, 828.02 and 243.50 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.87 : 828.02 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.87/828.02 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.87x = 828.02 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.87x = 201,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,623.72/551.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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