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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.87, 837.05 and 249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.87, 837.05 and 249.93 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.87 : 837.05 = 249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.87/837.05 = 249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.87x = 837.05 × 249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.87x = 209,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,202.66/557.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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