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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 894.78 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 894.78 and 349.88 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 894.78 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/894.78 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 894.78 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 313,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,065.63/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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