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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.70, 898 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.70, 898 and 251.88 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.70 : 898 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.70/898 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.70x = 898 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.70x = 226,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,188.24/598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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