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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 897.28 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 897.28 and 251.22 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 897.28 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/897.28 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 897.28 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 225,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,417.42/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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