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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 897.34 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 897.34 and 356.30 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 897.34 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/897.34 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 897.34 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 319,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,722.24/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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