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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.11, 838.06 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.11, 838.06 and 250.54 is: 375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.11 : 838.06 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.11/838.06 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.11x = 838.06 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.11x = 209,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,967.55/559.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.54

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