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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.53, 896.37 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.53, 896.37 and 354.32 is: 530.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.53 : 896.37 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.53/896.37 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.53x = 896.37 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.53x = 317,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,601.82/598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.64

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