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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.26, 833.19 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.26, 833.19 and 247.34 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.26 : 833.19 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.26/833.19 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.26x = 833.19 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.26x = 206,081.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,081.21/555.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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