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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 836.64 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 836.64 and 250.20 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 836.64 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/836.64 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 836.64 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 209,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,327.33/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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