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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 829.52 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 829.52 and 244.84 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 829.52 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/829.52 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 829.52 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 203,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,099.68/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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