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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.93, 837.95 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.93, 837.95 and 250.63 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.93 : 837.95 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.93/837.95 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.93x = 837.95 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.93x = 210,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,012.06/558.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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