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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 835.95 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 835.95 and 249.08 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 835.95 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/835.95 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 835.95 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 208,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,214.25/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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