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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 833.06 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 833.06 and 247.22 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 833.06 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/833.06 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 833.06 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 205,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,949.09/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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