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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.97, 836.35 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.97, 836.35 and 249.55 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.97 : 836.35 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.97/836.35 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.97x = 836.35 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.97x = 208,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,711.14/557.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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