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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.19, 897.04 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.19, 897.04 and 251.68 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.19 : 897.04 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.19/897.04 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.19x = 897.04 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.19x = 225,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,765.77/598.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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