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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.88, 900 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.88, 900 and 355.44 is: 534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 900 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/900 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 900 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 319,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,896/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.16

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