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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.57, 834.62 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.57, 834.62 and 248.21 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.57 : 834.62 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.57/834.62 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.57x = 834.62 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.57x = 207,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,161.03/556.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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