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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 896.38 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 896.38 and 354.40 is: 530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 896.38 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/896.38 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 896.38 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 317,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,677.07/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.91

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