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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 897.25 and 366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 897.25 and 366.83 is: 550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 897.25 = 366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/897.25 = 366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 897.25 × 366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 329,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,133.73/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.24

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