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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 827.99 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 827.99 and 243.89 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 827.99 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/827.99 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 827.99 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 201,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,940.25/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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