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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 830.60 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 830.60 and 245.73 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 830.60 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/830.60 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 830.60 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 204,102.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,102.11/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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