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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.69, 897.62 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.69, 897.62 and 251.73 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.69 : 897.62 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.69/897.62 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.69x = 897.62 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.69x = 225,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,959.15/598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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