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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.02, 828.99 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.02, 828.99 and 245.04 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.02 : 828.99 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.02/828.99 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.02x = 828.99 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.02x = 203,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,135.71/553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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