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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 832.73 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 832.73 and 246.90 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 832.73 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/832.73 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 832.73 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 205,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,601.04/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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