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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.15, 894.60 and 366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.15, 894.60 and 366.17 is: 548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.15 : 894.60 = 366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.15/894.60 = 366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.15x = 894.60 × 366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.15x = 327,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,571.21/597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.56

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