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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.34, 837.70 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.34, 837.70 and 250.40 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.34 : 837.70 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.34/837.70 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.34x = 837.70 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.34x = 209,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,761.55/558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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