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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.98, 898.27 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.98, 898.27 and 252.15 is: 378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.98 : 898.27 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.98/898.27 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.98x = 898.27 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.98x = 226,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,498.78/598.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.14

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