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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.25, 897.09 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.25, 897.09 and 351.71 is: 527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.25 : 897.09 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.25/897.09 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.25x = 897.09 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.25x = 315,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,511.04/598.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.39

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