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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 833.94 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 833.94 and 247.84 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 833.94 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/833.94 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 833.94 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 206,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,683.69/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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