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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.98, 838.41 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.98, 838.41 and 251.08 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.98 : 838.41 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.98/838.41 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.98x = 838.41 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.98x = 210,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,507.98/558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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