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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.86, 831.18 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.86, 831.18 and 246.06 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.86 : 831.18 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.86/831.18 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.86x = 831.18 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.86x = 204,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,520.15/553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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