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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.15, 897.53 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.15, 897.53 and 351.71 is: 527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.15 : 897.53 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.15/897.53 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.15x = 897.53 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.15x = 315,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,670.28/598.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.74

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