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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.25, 836.47 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.25, 836.47 and 249.32 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.25 : 836.47 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.25/836.47 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.25x = 836.47 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.25x = 208,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,548.70/557.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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