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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 830.94 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 830.94 and 246.37 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 830.94 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/830.94 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 830.94 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 204,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,718.69/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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