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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 828.13 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 828.13 and 243.87 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 828.13 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/828.13 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 828.13 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 201,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,956.06/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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