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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.21, 830.93 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.21, 830.93 and 245.90 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.21 : 830.93 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.21/830.93 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.21x = 830.93 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.21x = 204,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,320.30/554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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