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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 896.70 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 896.70 and 354.08 is: 531.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 896.70 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/896.70 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 896.70 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 317,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,503.54/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.51

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