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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 897.35 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 897.35 and 341.82 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 897.35 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/897.35 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 897.35 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 306,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,730.47/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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