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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 831.62 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 831.62 and 246.20 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 831.62 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/831.62 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 831.62 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 204,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,744.84/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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