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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.12, 829.06 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.12, 829.06 and 244.64 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.12 : 829.06 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.12/829.06 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.12x = 829.06 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.12x = 202,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,821.24/553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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