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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 830.55 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 830.55 and 245.64 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 830.55 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/830.55 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 830.55 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 204,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,016.30/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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