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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 897.26 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 897.26 and 251.70 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 897.26 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/897.26 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 897.26 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 225,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,842.89/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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