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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 831.84 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 831.84 and 246.22 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 831.84 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/831.84 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 831.84 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 204,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,810.25/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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