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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 832.04 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 832.04 and 246.36 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 832.04 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/832.04 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 832.04 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 204,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,981.37/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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