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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 898.20 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 898.20 and 355.08 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 898.20 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/898.20 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 898.20 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 318,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,932.86/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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