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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 895.98 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 895.98 and 367.74 is: 550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 895.98 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/895.98 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 895.98 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 329,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,487.69/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.36

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