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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 835.50 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 835.50 and 248.49 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 835.50 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/835.50 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 835.50 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 207,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,613.40/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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