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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.91, 833.57 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.91, 833.57 and 247.85 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.91 : 833.57 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.91/833.57 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.91x = 833.57 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.91x = 206,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,600.32/555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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