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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 832.42 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 832.42 and 246.66 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 832.42 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/832.42 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 832.42 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 205,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,324.72/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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