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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.87, 897.70 and 252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.87, 897.70 and 252.29 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.87 : 897.70 = 252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.87/897.70 = 252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.87x = 897.70 × 252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.87x = 226,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,474.98/598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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