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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 898.12 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 898.12 and 251.82 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 898.12 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/898.12 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 898.12 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 226,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,163.32/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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