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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 834.68 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 834.68 and 248.13 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 834.68 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/834.68 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 834.68 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 207,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,108.37/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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