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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 832.50 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 832.50 and 246.65 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 832.50 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/832.50 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 832.50 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 205,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,331.96/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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