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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.97, 833.33 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.97, 833.33 and 247.36 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.97 : 833.33 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.97/833.33 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.97x = 833.33 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.97x = 206,131.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,131.27/555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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