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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.74, 897.78 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.74, 897.78 and 251.97 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.74 : 897.78 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.74/897.78 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.74x = 897.78 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.74x = 226,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,213.63/598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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