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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.91, 895.72 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.91, 895.72 and 250.22 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.91 : 895.72 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.91/895.72 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.91x = 895.72 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.91x = 224,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,125.92/596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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