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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.24, 897.28 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.24, 897.28 and 354.64 is: 531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.24 : 897.28 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.24/897.28 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.24x = 897.28 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.24x = 318,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,211.38/598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.91

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