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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 897.53 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 897.53 and 367.00 is: 550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 897.53 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/897.53 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 897.53 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 329,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,391.50/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.12

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