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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 833.13 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 833.13 and 247.05 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 833.13 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/833.13 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 833.13 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 205,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,824.77/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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