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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.74, 829.14 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.74, 829.14 and 244.60 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.74 : 829.14 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.74/829.14 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.74x = 829.14 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.74x = 202,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,802.28/552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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