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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 835.80 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 835.80 and 249.20 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 835.80 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/835.80 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 835.80 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 208,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,281.36/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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