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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 896.36 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 896.36 and 251.16 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 896.36 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/896.36 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 896.36 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 225,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,129.78/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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