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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 832.56 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 832.56 and 246.72 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 832.56 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/832.56 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 832.56 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 205,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,409.20/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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