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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 828.33 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 828.33 and 243.99 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 828.33 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/828.33 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 828.33 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 202,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,100.99/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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