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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.99, 896.98 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.99, 896.98 and 251.24 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.99 : 896.98 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.99/896.98 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.99x = 896.98 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.99x = 225,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,357.26/597.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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