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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.42, 897.09 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.42, 897.09 and 355.42 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.42 : 897.09 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.42/897.09 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.42x = 897.09 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.42x = 318,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,843.73/598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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