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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.12, 833.56 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.12, 833.56 and 247.64 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.12 : 833.56 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.12/833.56 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.12x = 833.56 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.12x = 206,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,422.80/556.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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