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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.18, 894.26 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.18, 894.26 and 354.24 is: 531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.18 : 894.26 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.18/894.26 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.18x = 894.26 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.18x = 316,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,782.66/596.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.35

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