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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 893.52 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 893.52 and 352.28 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 893.52 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/893.52 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 893.52 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 314,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,764.76/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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