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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 895.15 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 895.15 and 367.14 is: 549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 895.15 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/895.15 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 895.15 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 328,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,645.37/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.30

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