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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.04, 895.59 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.04, 895.59 and 250.31 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.04 : 895.59 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.04/895.59 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.04x = 895.59 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.04x = 224,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,177.37/597.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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