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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 896.04 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 896.04 and 250.89 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 896.04 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/896.04 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 896.04 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 224,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,807.48/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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