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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.24, 897.52 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.24, 897.52 and 256.16 is: 384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.24 : 897.52 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.24/897.52 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.24x = 897.52 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.24x = 229,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,908.72/598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.31

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