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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 828.36 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 828.36 and 243.93 is: 365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 828.36 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/828.36 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 828.36 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 202,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,064.96/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.77

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