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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 832.46 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 832.46 and 246.98 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 832.46 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/832.46 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 832.46 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 205,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,600.97/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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