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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.13, 897.26 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.13, 897.26 and 337.98 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.13 : 897.26 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.13/897.26 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.13x = 897.26 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.13x = 303,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,254.24/598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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