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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 593.01 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 593.01 and 250.75 is: 376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 593.01 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/593.01 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 593.01 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 148,696.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,696.00/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.13

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