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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 896.82 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 896.82 and 251.28 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 896.82 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/896.82 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 896.82 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 225,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,352.93/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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