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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 898.77 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 898.77 and 368.14 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 898.77 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/898.77 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 898.77 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 330,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,873.19/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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