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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.11, 895.82 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.11, 895.82 and 245.82 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.11 : 895.82 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.11/895.82 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.11x = 895.82 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.11x = 220,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,213.33/597.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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