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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 896.16 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 896.16 and 367.04 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 896.16 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/896.16 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 896.16 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 328,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,926.57/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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