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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.09, 833.95 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.09, 833.95 and 247.75 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.09 : 833.95 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.09/833.95 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.09x = 833.95 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.09x = 206,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,611.11/556.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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