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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 831.21 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 831.21 and 245.97 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 831.21 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/831.21 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 831.21 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 204,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,452.72/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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