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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.41, 897.97 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.41, 897.97 and 251.72 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.41 : 897.97 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.41/897.97 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.41x = 897.97 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.41x = 226,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,038.62/598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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