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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.51, 897.22 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.51, 897.22 and 251.83 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.51 : 897.22 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.51/897.22 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.51x = 897.22 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.51x = 225,946.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,946.91/598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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