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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.98, 897.07 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.98, 897.07 and 251.30 is: 376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.98 : 897.07 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.98/897.07 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.98x = 897.07 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.98x = 225,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,435.31/597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.99

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