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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 828.02 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 828.02 and 243.90 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 828.02 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/828.02 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 828.02 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 201,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,954.08/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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