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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.19, 1,197.33 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.19, 1,197.33 and 250.36 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.19 : 1,197.33 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.19/1,197.33 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.19x = 1,197.33 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.19x = 299,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,763.54/798.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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