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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.27, 828.53 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.27, 828.53 and 244.21 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.27 : 828.53 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.27/828.53 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.27x = 828.53 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.27x = 202,335.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,335.31/552.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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