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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.70, 829.82 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.70, 829.82 and 245.09 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.70 : 829.82 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.70/829.82 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.70x = 829.82 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.70x = 203,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,377.05/553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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