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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 830.18 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 830.18 and 245.06 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 830.18 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/830.18 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 830.18 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 203,443.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,443.91/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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