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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.11, 895.82 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.11, 895.82 and 250.61 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.11 : 895.82 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.11/895.82 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.11x = 895.82 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.11x = 224,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,495.72/597.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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