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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 828.90 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 828.90 and 244.38 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 828.90 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/828.90 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 828.90 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 202,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,569.69/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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