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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 833.40 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 833.40 and 243.16 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 833.40 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/833.40 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 833.40 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 202,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,649.54/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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