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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 898.17 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 898.17 and 367.93 is: 551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 898.17 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/898.17 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 898.17 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 330,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,463.69/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.77

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