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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 830.09 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 830.09 and 245.24 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 830.09 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/830.09 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 830.09 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 203,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,567.73/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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