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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.88, 896.88 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.88, 896.88 and 251.20 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.88 : 896.88 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.88/896.88 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.88x = 896.88 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.88x = 225,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,291.77/597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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