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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 897.76 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 897.76 and 367.76 is: 551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 897.76 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/897.76 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 897.76 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 330,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,160.22/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.66

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