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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 836.51 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 836.51 and 250.03 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 836.51 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/836.51 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 836.51 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 209,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,149.88/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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