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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.14, 827.40 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.14, 827.40 and 243.71 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.14 : 827.40 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.14/827.40 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.14x = 827.40 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.14x = 201,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,645.65/552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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