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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.67, 898 and 367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.67, 898 and 367.33 is: 550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.67 : 898 = 367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.67/898 = 367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.67x = 898 × 367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.67x = 329,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,857.85/598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.99

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