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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.31, 833.09 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.31, 833.09 and 247.23 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.31 : 833.09 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.31/833.09 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.31x = 833.09 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.31x = 205,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,968.10/555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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