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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.23, 594.95 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.23, 594.95 and 250.90 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.23 : 594.95 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.23/594.95 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.23x = 594.95 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.23x = 149,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,270.21/396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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