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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 897.74 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 897.74 and 251.88 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 897.74 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/897.74 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 897.74 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 226,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,122.75/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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