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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.93, 897.80 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.93, 897.80 and 252.50 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.93 : 897.80 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.93/897.80 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.93x = 897.80 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.93x = 226,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,695.22/598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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