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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.15, 837.39 and 249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.15, 837.39 and 249.93 is: 374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.15 : 837.39 = 249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.15/837.39 = 249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.15x = 837.39 × 249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.15x = 209,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,291.55/558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.97

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