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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 895.98 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 895.98 and 250.75 is: 375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 895.98 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/895.98 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 895.98 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 224,662.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,662.51/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.99

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