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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.97, 828.96 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.97, 828.96 and 245.02 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.97 : 828.96 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.97/828.96 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.97x = 828.96 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.97x = 203,111.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,111.78/552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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