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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.14, 838.10 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.14, 838.10 and 250.56 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.14 : 838.10 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.14/838.10 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.14x = 838.10 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.14x = 209,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,994.34/559.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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