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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 832.23 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 832.23 and 246.82 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 832.23 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/832.23 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 832.23 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 205,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,411.01/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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