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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.19, 829.59 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.19, 829.59 and 245.03 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.19 : 829.59 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.19/829.59 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.19x = 829.59 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.19x = 203,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,270.29/553.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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