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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.55, 897.84 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.55, 897.84 and 251.82 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.55 : 897.84 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.55/897.84 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.55x = 897.84 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.55x = 226,094.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,094.07/598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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