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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.17, 835.85 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.17, 835.85 and 249.02 is: 373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.17 : 835.85 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.17/835.85 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.17x = 835.85 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.17x = 208,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,137.94/557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.57

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