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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 837.55 and 250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 837.55 and 250.30 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 837.55 = 250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/837.55 = 250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 837.55 × 250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 209,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,640.12/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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