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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.65, 833.37 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.65, 833.37 and 247.24 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.65 : 833.37 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.65/833.37 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.65x = 833.37 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.65x = 206,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,042.40/555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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