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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 830.29 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 830.29 and 245.32 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 830.29 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/830.29 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 830.29 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 203,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,682.59/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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