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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.55, 829.03 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.55, 829.03 and 244.18 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.55 : 829.03 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.55/829.03 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.55x = 829.03 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.55x = 202,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,432.74/552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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