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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 895.91 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 895.91 and 250.70 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 895.91 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/895.91 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 895.91 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 224,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,598.90/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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