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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.07, 896.61 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.07, 896.61 and 366.42 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.07 : 896.61 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.07/896.61 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.07x = 896.61 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.07x = 328,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,535.84/597.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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