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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.09, 897.54 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.09, 897.54 and 354.68 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.09 : 897.54 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.09/897.54 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.09x = 897.54 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.09x = 318,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,339.49/598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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