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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.37, 897.75 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.37, 897.75 and 354.60 is: 532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.37 : 897.75 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.37/897.75 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.37x = 897.75 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.37x = 318,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,342.15/598.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.02

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