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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 897.09 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 897.09 and 208.14 is: 311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 897.09 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/897.09 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 897.09 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 186,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,720.31/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.97

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