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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 895.57 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 895.57 and 245.64 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 895.57 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/895.57 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 895.57 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 219,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,987.81/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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