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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.65, 898.28 and 352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.65, 898.28 and 352.21 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.65 : 898.28 = 352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.65/898.28 = 352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.65x = 898.28 × 352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.65x = 316,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,383.20/598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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