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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.64, 836.35 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.64, 836.35 and 249.32 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.64 : 836.35 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.64/836.35 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.64x = 836.35 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.64x = 208,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,520.25/557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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