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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 896.82 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 896.82 and 355.32 is: 532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 896.82 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/896.82 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 896.82 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 318,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,658.08/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.27

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