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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.15, 898.67 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.15, 898.67 and 367.65 is: 551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.15 : 898.67 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.15/898.67 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.15x = 898.67 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.15x = 330,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,396.94/599.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.44

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