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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 898.79 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 898.79 and 368.64 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 898.79 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/898.79 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 898.79 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 331,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,328.10/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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