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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 830.85 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 830.85 and 245.87 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 830.85 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/830.85 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 830.85 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 204,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,276.94/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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