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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.33, 897.45 and 356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.33, 897.45 and 356.39 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.33 : 897.45 = 356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.33/897.45 = 356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.33x = 897.45 × 356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.33x = 319,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,842.21/598.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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