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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.90, 832.37 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.90, 832.37 and 246.69 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.90 : 832.37 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.90/832.37 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.90x = 832.37 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.90x = 205,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,336.12/554.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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