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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.67, 896.65 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.67, 896.65 and 251.03 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.67 : 896.65 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.67/896.65 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.67x = 896.65 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.67x = 225,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,087.66/597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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