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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 896.28 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 896.28 and 353.94 is: 531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 896.28 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/896.28 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 896.28 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 317,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,229.34/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.18

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