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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.44, 897.34 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.44, 897.34 and 351.73 is: 527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.44 : 897.34 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.44/897.34 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.44x = 897.34 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.44x = 315,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,621.40/598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.41

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