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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.98, 897.32 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.98, 897.32 and 251.28 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.98 : 897.32 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.98/897.32 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.98x = 897.32 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.98x = 225,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,481.62/597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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