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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.11, 895.59 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.11, 895.59 and 366.05 is: 549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.11 : 895.59 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.11/895.59 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.11x = 895.59 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.11x = 327,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,832.96/597.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.04

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