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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 896.56 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 896.56 and 251.63 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 896.56 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/896.56 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 896.56 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 225,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,603.01/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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