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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 835.10 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 835.10 and 248.51 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 835.10 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/835.10 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 835.10 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 207,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,531.55/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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