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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.00, 832.28 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.00, 832.28 and 246.75 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.00 : 832.28 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.00/832.28 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.00x = 832.28 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.00x = 205,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,360.74/555.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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