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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.25, 833.65 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.25, 833.65 and 248.09 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.25 : 833.65 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.25/833.65 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.25x = 833.65 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.25x = 206,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,814.82/556.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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