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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.94, 894.76 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.94, 894.76 and 250.46 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.94 : 894.76 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.94/894.76 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.94x = 894.76 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.94x = 224,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,101.59/596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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