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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.62, 898.17 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.62, 898.17 and 252.18 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.62 : 898.17 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.62/898.17 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.62x = 898.17 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.62x = 226,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,500.51/598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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