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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.99, 834.24 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.99, 834.24 and 247.81 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.99 : 834.24 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.99/834.24 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.99x = 834.24 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.99x = 206,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,730.93/555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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