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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 828.24 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 828.24 and 244.54 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 828.24 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/828.24 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 828.24 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 202,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,537.81/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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