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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 827.97 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 827.97 and 243.87 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 827.97 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/827.97 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 827.97 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 201,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,917.04/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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