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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.39, 896.33 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.39, 896.33 and 366.29 is: 549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.39 : 896.33 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.39/896.33 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.39x = 896.33 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.39x = 328,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,319.87/597.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.59

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