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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 832.13 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 832.13 and 246.71 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 832.13 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/832.13 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 832.13 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 205,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,294.79/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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