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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.26, 897.18 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.26, 897.18 and 251.64 is: 377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.26 : 897.18 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.26/897.18 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.26x = 897.18 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.26x = 225,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,766.38/598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.37

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