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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 900.23 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 900.23 and 555.36 is: 837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 900.23 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/900.23 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 900.23 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 499,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,951.73/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.27

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