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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.69, 833.63 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.69, 833.63 and 247.49 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.69 : 833.63 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.69/833.63 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.69x = 833.63 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.69x = 206,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,309.68/555.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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