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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.21, 897.85 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.21, 897.85 and 367.40 is: 550.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.21 : 897.85 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.21/897.85 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.21x = 897.85 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.21x = 329,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,872.79/599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.51

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