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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.53, 897.83 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.53, 897.83 and 251.51 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.53 : 897.83 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.53/897.83 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.53x = 897.83 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.53x = 225,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,813.22/598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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