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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 830.61 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 830.61 and 245.43 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 830.61 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/830.61 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 830.61 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 203,856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,856.61/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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