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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.81, 833.01 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.81, 833.01 and 247.35 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.81 : 833.01 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.81/833.01 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.81x = 833.01 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.81x = 206,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,045.02/555.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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