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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 836.52 and 249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 836.52 and 249.34 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 836.52 = 249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/836.52 = 249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 836.52 × 249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 208,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,577.90/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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