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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.73, 897.71 and 252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.73, 897.71 and 252.29 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.73 : 897.71 = 252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.73/897.71 = 252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.73x = 897.71 × 252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.73x = 226,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,483.26/598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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