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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.34, 895.71 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.34, 895.71 and 250.58 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.34 : 895.71 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.34/895.71 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.34x = 895.71 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.34x = 224,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,447.01/597.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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