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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.25, 830.82 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.25, 830.82 and 246.24 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 830.82 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/830.82 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 830.82 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 204,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,581.12/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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