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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.61, 828.71 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.61, 828.71 and 244.61 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.61 : 828.71 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.61/828.71 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.61x = 828.71 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.61x = 202,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,710.75/552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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