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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.82, 897.25 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.82, 897.25 and 251.39 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.82 : 897.25 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.82/897.25 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.82x = 897.25 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.82x = 225,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,559.68/597.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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