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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.18, 897.61 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.18, 897.61 and 355.18 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.18 : 897.61 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.18/897.61 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.18x = 897.61 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.18x = 318,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,813.12/598.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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