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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.33, 895.50 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.33, 895.50 and 365.94 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.33 : 895.50 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.33/895.50 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.33x = 895.50 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.33x = 327,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,699.27/597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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