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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.09, 828.09 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.09, 828.09 and 243.95 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.09 : 828.09 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.09/828.09 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.09x = 828.09 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.09x = 202,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,012.56/552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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