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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.91, 897.44 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.91, 897.44 and 251.15 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.91 : 897.44 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.91/897.44 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.91x = 897.44 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.91x = 225,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,392.06/597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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