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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.43, 895.49 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.43, 895.49 and 250.95 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.43 : 895.49 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.43/895.49 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.43x = 895.49 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.43x = 224,721.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,721.22/597.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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