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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 897.50 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 897.50 and 251.56 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 897.50 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/897.50 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 897.50 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 225,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,775.10/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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