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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.68, 828.74 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.68, 828.74 and 244.63 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.68 : 828.74 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.68/828.74 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.68x = 828.74 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.68x = 202,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,734.33/552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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