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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.59, 836.34 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.59, 836.34 and 249.46 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.59 : 836.34 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.59/836.34 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.59x = 836.34 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.59x = 208,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,633.38/557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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