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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 897.30 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 897.30 and 368.43 is: 552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 897.30 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/897.30 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 897.30 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 330,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,592.24/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.77

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