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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.23, 896.20 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.23, 896.20 and 250.54 is: 375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.23 : 896.20 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.23/896.20 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.23x = 896.20 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.23x = 224,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,533.32/597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.96

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