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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.64, 830.67 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.64, 830.67 and 245.28 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.64 : 830.67 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.64/830.67 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.64x = 830.67 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.64x = 203,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,742.58/553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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