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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.29, 830.92 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.29, 830.92 and 245.98 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.29 : 830.92 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.29/830.92 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.29x = 830.92 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.29x = 204,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,389.70/554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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