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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.72, 898.36 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.72, 898.36 and 355.72 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.72 : 898.36 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.72/898.36 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.72x = 898.36 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.72x = 319,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,564.62/598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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