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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.54, 898.16 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.54, 898.16 and 251.85 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.54 : 898.16 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.54/898.16 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.54x = 898.16 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.54x = 226,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,201.60/598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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