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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 833.15 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 833.15 and 247.19 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 833.15 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/833.15 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 833.15 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 205,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,942.80/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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