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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 832.43 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 832.43 and 246.84 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 832.43 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/832.43 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 832.43 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 205,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,477.02/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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