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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.43, 895.93 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.43, 895.93 and 245.93 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.43 : 895.93 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.43/895.93 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.43x = 895.93 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.43x = 220,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,336.06/597.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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