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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.37, 897.09 and 251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.37, 897.09 and 251.21 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.37 : 897.09 = 251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.37/897.09 = 251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.37x = 897.09 × 251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.37x = 225,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,353.49/598.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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