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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 835.83 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 835.83 and 249.06 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 835.83 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/835.83 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 835.83 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 208,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,171.82/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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