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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.25, 895.55 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.25, 895.55 and 402.24 is: 603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.25 : 895.55 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.25/895.55 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.25x = 895.55 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.25x = 360,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,224.02/597.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.14

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