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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.47, 832.67 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.47, 832.67 and 247.37 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.47 : 832.67 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.47/832.67 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.47x = 832.67 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.47x = 205,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,973.41/555.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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