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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.63, 837.30 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.63, 837.30 and 250.14 is: 374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.63 : 837.30 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.63/837.30 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.63x = 837.30 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.63x = 209,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,442.22/558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.92

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