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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.55, 835.53 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.55, 835.53 and 244.83 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.55 : 835.53 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.55/835.53 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.55x = 835.53 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.55x = 204,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,560.59/557.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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