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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 834.35 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 834.35 and 247.93 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 834.35 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/834.35 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 834.35 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 206,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,858.93/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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