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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.92, 888.36 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.92, 888.36 and 250.16 is: 375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.92 : 888.36 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.92/888.36 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.92x = 888.36 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.92x = 222,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,232.14/591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.44

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