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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 896.28 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 896.28 and 212.50 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 896.28 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/896.28 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 896.28 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 190,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,459.50/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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