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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 896.63 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 896.63 and 366.74 is: 549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 896.63 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/896.63 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 896.63 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 328,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,830.09/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.41

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