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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.98, 838.66 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.98, 838.66 and 250.86 is: 376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.98 : 838.66 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.98/838.66 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.98x = 838.66 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.98x = 210,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,386.25/558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.38

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