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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.14, 895.69 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.14, 895.69 and 355.19 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.14 : 895.69 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.14/895.69 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.14x = 895.69 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.14x = 318,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,136.10/597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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