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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.58, 898.38 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.58, 898.38 and 355.80 is: 533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.58 : 898.38 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.58/898.38 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.58x = 898.38 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.58x = 319,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,643.60/599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.11

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