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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.11, 827.24 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.11, 827.24 and 243.50 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.11 : 827.24 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.11/827.24 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.11x = 827.24 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.11x = 201,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,427.59/552.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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