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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.35, 896.18 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.35, 896.18 and 250.50 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.35 : 896.18 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.35/896.18 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.35x = 896.18 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.35x = 224,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,493.72/597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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