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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 894.84 and 337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 894.84 and 337.11 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 894.84 = 337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/894.84 = 337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 894.84 × 337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 301,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,659.51/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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