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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 832.92 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 832.92 and 247.08 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 832.92 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/832.92 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 832.92 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 205,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,797.87/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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