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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 897.11 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 897.11 and 354.26 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 897.11 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/897.11 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 897.11 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 317,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,803.93/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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