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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.45, 828.97 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.45, 828.97 and 244.52 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.45 : 828.97 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.45/828.97 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.45x = 828.97 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.45x = 202,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,694.38/552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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