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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 897.73 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 897.73 and 251.92 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 897.73 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/897.73 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 897.73 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 226,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,156.63/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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