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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.65, 831.31 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.65, 831.31 and 245.84 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.65 : 831.31 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.65/831.31 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.65x = 831.31 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.65x = 204,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,369.25/554.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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