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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 895.89 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 895.89 and 250.48 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 895.89 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/895.89 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 895.89 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 224,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,402.53/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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