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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.22, 894.33 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.22, 894.33 and 354.30 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.22 : 894.33 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.22/894.33 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.22x = 894.33 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.22x = 316,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,861.12/596.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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