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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.49, 898.68 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.49, 898.68 and 356.10 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.49 : 898.68 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.49/898.68 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.49x = 898.68 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.49x = 320,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,019.95/598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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