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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 898.11 and 367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 898.11 and 367.42 is: 551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 898.11 = 367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/898.11 = 367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 898.11 × 367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 329,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,983.58/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.75

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