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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.37, 836.94 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.37, 836.94 and 249.89 is: 374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.37 : 836.94 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.37/836.94 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.37x = 836.94 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.37x = 209,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,142.94/558.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.56

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