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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.65, 897.51 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.65, 897.51 and 251.91 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.65 : 897.51 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.65/897.51 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.65x = 897.51 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.65x = 226,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,091.74/598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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