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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 591.92 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 591.92 and 250.18 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 591.92 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/591.92 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 591.92 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 148,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,083.59/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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