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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.38, 832.15 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.38, 832.15 and 246.44 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.38 : 832.15 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.38/832.15 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.38x = 832.15 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.38x = 205,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,076.05/554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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