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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 896.40 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 896.40 and 366.45 is: 549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 896.40 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/896.40 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 896.40 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 328,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,485.78/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.04

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