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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.06, 834 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.06, 834 and 247.84 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.06 : 834 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.06/834 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.06x = 834 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.06x = 206,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,698.56/556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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