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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 828.16 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 828.16 and 243.95 is: 366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 828.16 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/828.16 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 828.16 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 202,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,024.88/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.07

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