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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.89, 838.13 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.89, 838.13 and 250.18 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.89 : 838.13 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.89/838.13 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.89x = 838.13 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.89x = 209,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,681.42/558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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