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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 897.23 and 251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 897.23 and 251.23 is: 376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 897.23 = 251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/897.23 = 251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 897.23 × 251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 225,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,408.22/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.99

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