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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.75, 897.51 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.75, 897.51 and 252.28 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.75 : 897.51 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.75/897.51 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.75x = 897.51 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.75x = 226,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,423.82/598.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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