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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 827.55 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 827.55 and 244.05 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 827.55 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/827.55 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 827.55 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 201,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,963.58/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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