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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.33, 896.00 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.33, 896.00 and 250.67 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.33 : 896.00 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.33/896.00 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.33x = 896.00 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.33x = 224,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,601.31/597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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