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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.98, 832.47 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.98, 832.47 and 246.76 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.98 : 832.47 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.98/832.47 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.98x = 832.47 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.98x = 205,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,420.30/554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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