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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.86, 898.45 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.86, 898.45 and 252 is: 378.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.86 : 898.45 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.86/898.45 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.86x = 898.45 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.86x = 226,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,408.77/598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.07

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