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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.50, 896.61 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.50, 896.61 and 255.50 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.50 : 896.61 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.50/896.61 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.50x = 896.61 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.50x = 229,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,083.86/597.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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