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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.08, 1,197.34 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.08, 1,197.34 and 250.26 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.08 : 1,197.34 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.08/1,197.34 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.08x = 1,197.34 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.08x = 299,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,646.31/798.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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