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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.72, 897.48 and 368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.72, 897.48 and 368.54 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.72 : 897.48 = 368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.72/897.48 = 368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.72x = 897.48 × 368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.72x = 330,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,757.28/599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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