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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 897.17 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 897.17 and 356.20 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 897.17 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/897.17 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 897.17 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 319,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,571.95/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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