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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.41, 897.62 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.41, 897.62 and 251.65 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.41 : 897.62 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.41/897.62 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.41x = 897.62 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.41x = 225,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,886.07/598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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