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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.99, 838.74 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.99, 838.74 and 250.80 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.99 : 838.74 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.99/838.74 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.99x = 838.74 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.99x = 210,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,355.99/558.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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