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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.98, 896.77 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.98, 896.77 and 251.15 is: 376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.98 : 896.77 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.98/896.77 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.98x = 896.77 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.98x = 225,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,224.66/597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.64

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