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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 897.36 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 897.36 and 256.80 is: 384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 897.36 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/897.36 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 897.36 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 230,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,442.05/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.99

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