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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.11, 897.17 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.11, 897.17 and 354.35 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.11 : 897.17 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.11/897.17 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.11x = 897.17 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.11x = 317,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,905.93/598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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