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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.74, 830.76 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.74, 830.76 and 245.66 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.74 : 830.76 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.74/830.76 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.74x = 830.76 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.74x = 204,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,084.50/553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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