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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.27, 897.45 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.27, 897.45 and 251.26 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.27 : 897.45 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.27/897.45 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.27x = 897.45 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.27x = 225,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,493.29/598.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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