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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.16, 837.07 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.16, 837.07 and 250.29 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.16 : 837.07 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.16/837.07 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.16x = 837.07 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.16x = 209,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,509.62/558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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