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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.89, 899.23 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.89, 899.23 and 368.75 is: 553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.89 : 899.23 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.89/899.23 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.89x = 899.23 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.89x = 331,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,589.02/598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.67

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