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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 832.22 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 832.22 and 246.51 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 832.22 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/832.22 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 832.22 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 205,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,145.16/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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