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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 835.74 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 835.74 and 249.09 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 835.74 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/835.74 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 835.74 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 208,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,174.48/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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