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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 832.29 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 832.29 and 246.52 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 832.29 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/832.29 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 832.29 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 205,176.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,176.13/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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