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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.28, 829.36 and 245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.28, 829.36 and 245.30 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.28 : 829.36 = 245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.28/829.36 = 245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.28x = 829.36 × 245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.28x = 203,442.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,442.01/553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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