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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.70, 829.34 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.70, 829.34 and 244.76 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.70 : 829.34 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.70/829.34 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.70x = 829.34 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.70x = 202,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,989.26/552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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