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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 831.48 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 831.48 and 246.33 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 831.48 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/831.48 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 831.48 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 204,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,818.47/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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