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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.29, 897.90 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.29, 897.90 and 367.45 is: 550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.29 : 897.90 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.29/897.90 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.29x = 897.90 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.29x = 329,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,933.36/599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.54

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