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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.16, 898.54 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.16, 898.54 and 368.16 is: 552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.16 : 898.54 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.16/898.54 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.16x = 898.54 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.16x = 330,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,809.32/599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.12

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