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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 833.84 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 833.84 and 247.57 is: 371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 833.84 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/833.84 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 833.84 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 206,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,431.37/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.61

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