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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 895.85 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 895.85 and 350.73 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 895.85 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/895.85 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 895.85 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 314,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,199.72/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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