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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.89, 827.02 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.89, 827.02 and 243.46 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.89 : 827.02 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.89/827.02 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.89x = 827.02 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.89x = 201,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,346.29/551.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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