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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 837.12 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 837.12 and 250.02 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 837.12 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/837.12 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 837.12 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 209,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,296.74/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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