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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.98, 833.58 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.98, 833.58 and 247.67 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.98 : 833.58 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.98/833.58 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.98x = 833.58 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.98x = 206,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,452.54/555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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