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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 828.09 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 828.09 and 243.81 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 828.09 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/828.09 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 828.09 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 201,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,896.62/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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