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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 833.90 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 833.90 and 247.41 is: 371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 833.90 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/833.90 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 833.90 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 206,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,313.96/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.12

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