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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.89, 836.62 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.89, 836.62 and 249.43 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.89 : 836.62 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.89/836.62 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.89x = 836.62 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.89x = 208,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,678.13/557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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