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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.47, 838.58 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.47, 838.58 and 250.86 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.47 : 838.58 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.47/838.58 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.47x = 838.58 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.47x = 210,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,364.92/559.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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