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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.16, 837 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.16, 837 and 249.88 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.16 : 837 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.16/837 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.16x = 837 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.16x = 209,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,149.56/558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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