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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.61, 828.43 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.61, 828.43 and 244.51 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.61 : 828.43 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.61/828.43 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.61x = 828.43 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.61x = 202,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,556.74/552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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