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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.84, 897.40 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.84, 897.40 and 256.08 is: 384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.84 : 897.40 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.84/897.40 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.84x = 897.40 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.84x = 229,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,806.19/597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.39

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