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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 831.46 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 831.46 and 246.16 is: 369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 831.46 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/831.46 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 831.46 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 204,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,672.19/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.10

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