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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.70, 894.98 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.70, 894.98 and 250.09 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.70 : 894.98 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.70/894.98 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.70x = 894.98 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.70x = 223,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,823.94/596.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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