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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 896.98 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 896.98 and 368.11 is: 550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 896.98 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/896.98 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 896.98 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 330,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,188.20/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.92

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