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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.69, 833.85 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.69, 833.85 and 247.53 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.69 : 833.85 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.69/833.85 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.69x = 833.85 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.69x = 206,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,402.89/555.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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