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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 832.35 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 832.35 and 246.60 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 832.35 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/832.35 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 832.35 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 205,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,257.51/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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