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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 829.89 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 829.89 and 245.07 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 829.89 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/829.89 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 829.89 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 203,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,381.14/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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