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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 895.38 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 895.38 and 365.40 is: 547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 895.38 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/895.38 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 895.38 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 327,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,171.85/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.79

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