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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.49, 830.66 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.49, 830.66 and 245.61 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.49 : 830.66 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.49/830.66 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.49x = 830.66 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.49x = 204,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,017.17/554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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