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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.74, 828.45 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.74, 828.45 and 244.25 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.74 : 828.45 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.74/828.45 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.74x = 828.45 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.74x = 202,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,348.91/552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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