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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 832.61 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 832.61 and 247.05 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 832.61 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/832.61 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 832.61 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 205,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,696.92/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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