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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.19, 896.09 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.19, 896.09 and 337.48 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.19 : 896.09 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.19/896.09 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.19x = 896.09 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.19x = 302,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,412.45/597.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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