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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 831.33 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 831.33 and 246.08 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 831.33 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/831.33 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 831.33 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 204,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,575.76/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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