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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 837 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 837 and 254 is: 381

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 837 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/837 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 837 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 212,598
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,598/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381

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