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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 835.98 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 835.98 and 249 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 835.98 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/835.98 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 835.98 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 208,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,159.02/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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