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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.97, 832.64 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.97, 832.64 and 247.04 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.97 : 832.64 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.97/832.64 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.97x = 832.64 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.97x = 205,689.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,689.99/554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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