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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.89, 838.43 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.89, 838.43 and 250.74 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.89 : 838.43 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.89/838.43 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.89x = 838.43 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.89x = 210,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,228.78/558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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