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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 833.94 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 833.94 and 247.46 is: 371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 833.94 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/833.94 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 833.94 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 206,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,362.62/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.20

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