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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.42, 896.71 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.42, 896.71 and 251.56 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.42 : 896.71 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.42/896.71 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.42x = 896.71 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.42x = 225,576.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,576.37/598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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