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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.07, 1,197.15 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.07, 1,197.15 and 250.27 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.07 : 1,197.15 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.07/1,197.15 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.07x = 1,197.15 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.07x = 299,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,610.73/798.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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