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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 827.49 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 827.49 and 244.04 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 827.49 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/827.49 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 827.49 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 201,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,940.66/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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