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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.42, 828.63 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.42, 828.63 and 244.26 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.42 : 828.63 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.42/828.63 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.42x = 828.63 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.42x = 202,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,401.16/552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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