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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 828.48 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 828.48 and 244.22 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 828.48 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/828.48 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 828.48 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 202,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,331.39/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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