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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.78, 897.88 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.78, 897.88 and 355.24 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.78 : 897.88 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.78/897.88 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.78x = 897.88 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.78x = 318,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,962.89/598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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