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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 900.33 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 900.33 and 572.55 is: 863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 900.33 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/900.33 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 900.33 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 515,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,483.94/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.07

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