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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.03, 828.06 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.03, 828.06 and 243.72 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.03 : 828.06 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.03/828.06 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.03x = 828.06 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.03x = 201,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,814.78/552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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