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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.82, 829.94 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.82, 829.94 and 245.57 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.82 : 829.94 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.82/829.94 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.82x = 829.94 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.82x = 203,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,802.99/553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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