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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 897.63 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 897.63 and 251.83 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 897.63 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/897.63 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 897.63 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 226,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,050.16/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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