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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.81, 897.98 and 252.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.81, 897.98 and 252.31 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.81 : 897.98 = 252.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.81/897.98 = 252.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.81x = 897.98 × 252.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.81x = 226,569.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,569.33/598.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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