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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.33, 895.96 and 355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.33, 895.96 and 355.03 is: 531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.33 : 895.96 = 355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.33/895.96 = 355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.33x = 895.96 × 355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.33x = 318,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,092.68/598.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.63

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