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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.98, 836.58 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.98, 836.58 and 249.68 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.98 : 836.58 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.98/836.58 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.98x = 836.58 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.98x = 208,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,877.29/557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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