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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.04, 833.14 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.04, 833.14 and 247.44 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.04 : 833.14 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.04/833.14 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.04x = 833.14 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.04x = 206,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,152.16/556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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