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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.07, 897.68 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.07, 897.68 and 367.61 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.07 : 897.68 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.07/897.68 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.07x = 897.68 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.07x = 329,996.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,996.14/599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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