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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.59, 829.47 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.59, 829.47 and 244.98 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.59 : 829.47 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.59/829.47 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.59x = 829.47 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.59x = 203,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,203.56/553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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