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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.16, 1,197.06 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.16, 1,197.06 and 250.33 is: 375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.16 : 1,197.06 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.16/1,197.06 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.16x = 1,197.06 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.16x = 299,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,660.03/798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.44

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