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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 895.86 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597, 895.86 and 353.64 is: 530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 895.86 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/895.86 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 895.86 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 316,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,811.93/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.67

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