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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.38, 831.74 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.38, 831.74 and 246.19 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.38 : 831.74 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.38/831.74 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.38x = 831.74 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.38x = 204,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,766.07/554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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