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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.23, 594.48 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.23, 594.48 and 250.92 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.23 : 594.48 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.23/594.48 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.23x = 594.48 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.23x = 149,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,166.92/397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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