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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.49, 832.10 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.49, 832.10 and 246.51 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.49 : 832.10 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.49/832.10 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.49x = 832.10 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.49x = 205,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,119.74/554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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