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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 832.68 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 832.68 and 247.38 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 832.68 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/832.68 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 832.68 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 205,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,988.38/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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