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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.29, 832.94 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.29, 832.94 and 247.06 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.29 : 832.94 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.29/832.94 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.29x = 832.94 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.29x = 205,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,786.16/555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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