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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 897.53 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 897.53 and 251.43 is: 377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 897.53 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/897.53 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 897.53 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 225,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,665.97/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.29

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