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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 895.70 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 895.70 and 250.52 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 895.70 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/895.70 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 895.70 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 224,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,391.75/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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