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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.49, 593.82 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.49, 593.82 and 250.27 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.49 : 593.82 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.49/593.82 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.49x = 593.82 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.49x = 148,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,615.33/396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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