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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.49, 831.50 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.49, 831.50 and 246.13 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.49 : 831.50 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.49/831.50 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.49x = 831.50 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.49x = 204,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,657.10/554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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