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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.17, 895.11 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.17, 895.11 and 250.41 is: 375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.17 : 895.11 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.17/895.11 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.17x = 895.11 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.17x = 224,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,144.50/597.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.35

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