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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 897.76 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 897.76 and 213.76 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 897.76 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/897.76 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 897.76 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 191,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,905.18/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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