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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 833.63 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 833.63 and 247.43 is: 371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 833.63 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/833.63 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 833.63 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 206,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,265.92/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.06

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