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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 832.05 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 832.05 and 246.64 is: 369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 832.05 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/832.05 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 832.05 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 205,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,216.81/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.79

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