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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.21, 895.64 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.21, 895.64 and 207.01 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.21 : 895.64 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.21/895.64 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.21x = 895.64 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.21x = 185,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,403.52/597.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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