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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 830.54 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 830.54 and 245.70 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 830.54 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/830.54 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 830.54 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 204,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,060.14/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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