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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.29, 896.18 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.29, 896.18 and 366.18 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.29 : 896.18 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.29/896.18 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.29x = 896.18 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.29x = 328,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,163.19/597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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