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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.38, 828 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.38, 828 and 244.15 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.38 : 828 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.38/828 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.38x = 828 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.38x = 202,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,154.13/552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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