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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 895.94 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 895.94 and 207.20 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 895.94 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/895.94 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 895.94 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 185,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,638.77/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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