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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 834.06 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 834.06 and 247.80 is: 371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 834.06 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/834.06 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 834.06 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 206,680.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,680.07/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.79

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