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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 832.02 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 832.02 and 246.34 is: 369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 832.02 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/832.02 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 832.02 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 204,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,959.81/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.66

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