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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.58, 836.62 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.58, 836.62 and 249.63 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.58 : 836.62 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.58/836.62 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.58x = 836.62 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.58x = 208,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,841.27/557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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