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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 896.93 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 896.93 and 367.16 is: 550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 896.93 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/896.93 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 896.93 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 329,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,316.82/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.54

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