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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.05, 835.86 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.05, 835.86 and 249.13 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.05 : 835.86 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.05/835.86 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.05x = 835.86 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.05x = 208,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,237.80/557.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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