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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 897.75 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 897.75 and 368.03 is: 551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 897.75 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/897.75 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 897.75 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 330,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,401.18/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.41

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