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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.01, 896.54 and 366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.01, 896.54 and 366.86 is: 549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.01 : 896.54 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.01/896.54 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.01x = 896.54 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.01x = 328,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,898.35/598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.99

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