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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.88, 833.99 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.88, 833.99 and 247.69 is: 371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.88 : 833.99 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.88/833.99 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.88x = 833.99 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.88x = 206,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,570.98/555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.61

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