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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.80, 837.86 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.80, 837.86 and 250.60 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.80 : 837.86 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.80/837.86 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.80x = 837.86 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.80x = 209,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,963.53/558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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