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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.24, 597.21 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.24, 597.21 and 250 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.24 : 597.21 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.24/597.21 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.24x = 597.21 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.24x = 149,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,302.50/398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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