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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 833.37 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 833.37 and 247.46 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 833.37 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/833.37 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 833.37 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 206,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,225.74/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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