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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.20, 895.77 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.20, 895.77 and 355.27 is: 532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.20 : 895.77 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.20/895.77 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.20x = 895.77 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.20x = 318,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,233.95/597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.88

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