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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 828.32 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 828.32 and 244.10 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 828.32 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/828.32 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 828.32 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 202,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,192.91/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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