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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 833.72 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 833.72 and 247.51 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 833.72 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/833.72 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 833.72 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 206,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,354.04/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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