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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.46, 828.40 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.46, 828.40 and 244.16 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.46 : 828.40 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.46/828.40 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.46x = 828.40 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.46x = 202,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,262.14/552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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