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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.49, 830 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.49, 830 and 245.13 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.49 : 830 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.49/830 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.49x = 830 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.49x = 203,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,457.90/553.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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