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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.20, 831.49 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.20, 831.49 and 246.27 is: 369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.20 : 831.49 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.20/831.49 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.20x = 831.49 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.20x = 204,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,766.88/554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.48

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