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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.79, 898.65 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.79, 898.65 and 367.95 is: 551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.79 : 898.65 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.79/898.65 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.79x = 898.65 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.79x = 330,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,658.27/599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.29

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