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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.25, 834.31 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.25, 834.31 and 248.04 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.25 : 834.31 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.25/834.31 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.25x = 834.31 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.25x = 206,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,939.52/556.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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