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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 833.94 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 833.94 and 247.53 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 833.94 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/833.94 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 833.94 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 206,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,425.17/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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