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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.39, 897.54 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.39, 897.54 and 367.58 is: 550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.39 : 897.54 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.39/897.54 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.39x = 897.54 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.39x = 329,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,917.75/599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.42

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