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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.61, 896.84 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.61, 896.84 and 251.32 is: 376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.61 : 896.84 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.61/896.84 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.61x = 896.84 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.61x = 225,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,395.81/598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.53

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