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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.70, 834.44 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.70, 834.44 and 248.12 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.70 : 834.44 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.70/834.44 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.70x = 834.44 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.70x = 207,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,045.06/556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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