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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 897.27 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 897.27 and 187.41 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 897.27 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/897.27 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 897.27 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 168,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,158.23/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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