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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 837.02 and 249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 837.02 and 249.95 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 837.02 = 249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/837.02 = 249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 837.02 × 249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 209,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,209.59/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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