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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.72, 898.26 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.72, 898.26 and 251.88 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.72 : 898.26 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.72/898.26 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.72x = 898.26 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.72x = 226,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,253.73/598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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