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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 830.24 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 830.24 and 245.19 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 830.24 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/830.24 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 830.24 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 203,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,565.32/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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