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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 895.93 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 895.93 and 250.33 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 895.93 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/895.93 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 895.93 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 224,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,278.16/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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