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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 836.20 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 836.20 and 249.36 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 836.20 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/836.20 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 836.20 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 208,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,514.83/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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