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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 831.16 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 831.16 and 245.66 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 831.16 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/831.16 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 831.16 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 204,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,182.77/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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