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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.25, 898.86 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.25, 898.86 and 252.51 is: 378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.25 : 898.86 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.25/898.86 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.25x = 898.86 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.25x = 226,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,971.14/599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.76

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