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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.16, 896.04 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.16, 896.04 and 353.68 is: 530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.16 : 896.04 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.16/896.04 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.16x = 896.04 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.16x = 316,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,911.43/597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.70

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