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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.59, 833.97 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.59, 833.97 and 247.98 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.59 : 833.97 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.59/833.97 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.59x = 833.97 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.59x = 206,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,807.88/556.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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