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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.74, 898.08 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.74, 898.08 and 352.08 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.74 : 898.08 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.74/898.08 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.74x = 898.08 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.74x = 316,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,196.01/598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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