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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.55, 836.47 and 249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.55, 836.47 and 249.47 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.55 : 836.47 = 249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.55/836.47 = 249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.55x = 836.47 × 249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.55x = 208,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,674.17/557.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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