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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.98, 829.47 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.98, 829.47 and 244.76 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.98 : 829.47 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.98/829.47 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.98x = 829.47 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.98x = 203,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,016.93/552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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