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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 897.12 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 897.12 and 355.12 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 897.12 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/897.12 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 897.12 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 318,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,585.25/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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