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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 895.88 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 895.88 and 250.68 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 895.88 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/895.88 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 895.88 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 224,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,579.20/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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