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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 833.04 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 833.04 and 247.37 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 833.04 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/833.04 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 833.04 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 206,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,064.94/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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