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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 895.13 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 895.13 and 366.29 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 895.13 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/895.13 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 895.13 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 327,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,870.86/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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