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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.44, 897 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.44, 897 and 366.68 is: 549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.44 : 897 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.44/897 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.44x = 897 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.44x = 328,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,911.96/598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.62

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