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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.28, 832.92 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.28, 832.92 and 247.05 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.28 : 832.92 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.28/832.92 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.28x = 832.92 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.28x = 205,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,772.89/555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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