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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.69, 835.87 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.69, 835.87 and 249.18 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.69 : 835.87 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.69/835.87 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.69x = 835.87 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.69x = 208,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,278.80/557.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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