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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.15, 896.10 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.15, 896.10 and 367.17 is: 550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.15 : 896.10 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.15/896.10 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.15x = 896.10 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.15x = 329,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,021.04/598.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.06

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