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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.77, 897.62 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.77, 897.62 and 368.81 is: 551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.77 : 897.62 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.77/897.62 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.77x = 897.62 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.77x = 331,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,048.85/599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.96

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