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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.35, 895.68 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.35, 895.68 and 250.27 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.35 : 895.68 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.35/895.68 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.35x = 895.68 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.35x = 224,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,164.07/597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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