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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.15, 835.86 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.15, 835.86 and 249.01 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.15 : 835.86 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.15/835.86 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.15x = 835.86 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.15x = 208,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,136.34/557.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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