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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 897.97 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 897.97 and 251.97 is: 378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 897.97 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/897.97 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 897.97 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 226,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,261.50/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.12

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