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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.73, 898.18 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.73, 898.18 and 252.08 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.73 : 898.18 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.73/898.18 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.73x = 898.18 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.73x = 226,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,413.21/598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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