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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 833.72 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 833.72 and 247.44 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 833.72 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/833.72 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 833.72 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 206,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,295.68/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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