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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.91, 898.37 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.91, 898.37 and 252.15 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.91 : 898.37 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.91/898.37 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.91x = 898.37 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.91x = 226,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,524.00/598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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