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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.05, 834.36 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.05, 834.36 and 248.13 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.05 : 834.36 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.05/834.36 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.05x = 834.36 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.05x = 207,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,029.75/556.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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