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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 829.44 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 829.44 and 244.92 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 829.44 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/829.44 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 829.44 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 203,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,146.44/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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