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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.26, 896.28 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.26, 896.28 and 350.88 is: 525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.26 : 896.28 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.26/896.28 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.26x = 896.28 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.26x = 314,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,486.73/598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.67

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