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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.65, 900.71 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.65, 900.71 and 355.34 is: 534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.65 : 900.71 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.65/900.71 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.65x = 900.71 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.65x = 320,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,058.29/598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.63

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