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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.86, 829.10 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.86, 829.10 and 244.42 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.86 : 829.10 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.86/829.10 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.86x = 829.10 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.86x = 202,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,647.16/552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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