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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 592.02 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 592.02 and 250.50 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 592.02 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/592.02 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 592.02 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 148,301.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,301.01/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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