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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 834 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 834 and 247.67 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 834 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/834 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 834 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 206,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,556.78/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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