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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.77, 828.61 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.77, 828.61 and 244.79 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.77 : 828.61 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.77/828.61 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.77x = 828.61 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.77x = 202,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,835.44/552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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