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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 837 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 837 and 249.68 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 837 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/837 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 837 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 208,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,984.25/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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