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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 592.56 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 592.56 and 250.88 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 592.56 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/592.56 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 592.56 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 148,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,658.49/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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