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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.55, 831.97 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.55, 831.97 and 246.47 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.55 : 831.97 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.55/831.97 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.55x = 831.97 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.55x = 205,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,055.65/554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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