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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.65, 896.13 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.65, 896.13 and 250.92 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.65 : 896.13 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.65/896.13 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.65x = 896.13 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.65x = 224,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,856.94/597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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