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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 831.64 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 831.64 and 246.44 is: 369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 831.64 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/831.64 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 831.64 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 204,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,949.36/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.25

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