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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.93, 830.43 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.93, 830.43 and 245.69 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.93 : 830.43 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.93/830.43 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.93x = 830.43 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.93x = 204,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,024.19/553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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