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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.14, 828.23 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.14, 828.23 and 243.94 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.14 : 828.23 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.14/828.23 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.14x = 828.23 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.14x = 202,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,034.36/552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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