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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.82, 829.23 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.82, 829.23 and 244.82 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.82 : 829.23 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.82/829.23 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.82x = 829.23 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.82x = 203,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,006.72/552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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