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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 897.88 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 897.88 and 368.98 is: 552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 897.88 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/897.88 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 897.88 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 331,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,297.98/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.22

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