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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.99, 838.85 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.99, 838.85 and 251.01 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.99 : 838.85 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.99/838.85 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.99x = 838.85 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.99x = 210,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,558.48/558.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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