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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.69, 896.29 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.69, 896.29 and 251.18 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.69 : 896.29 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.69/896.29 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.69x = 896.29 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.69x = 225,128.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,128.37/597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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