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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.99, 832.80 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.99, 832.80 and 246.83 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.99 : 832.80 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.99/832.80 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.99x = 832.80 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.99x = 205,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,555.86/554.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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