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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 829.50 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 829.50 and 249 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 829.50 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/829.50 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 829.50 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 206,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,545.50/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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